The Barksdale AFB Small Business Vendor Fair is the perfect opportunity to market your supplies and services directly to the 350+ current Government Purchase Card cardholders on Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as the 2d Contracting Squadron and other local purchasing agency personnel.
*GPC cardholders at Barksdale AFB average 20,000 purchases per year.
*2CONS and GPC cardholders spent $61.3M in purchases in 2023, with $54.8M awarded to small businesses (89.44%).
What are Government Purchase Cards and what can they buy?
Government Purchase Cards are credit cards assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base’s designated military personnel for the purpose of purchasing items and services for their unit or squadron. Cardholders may purchase (per transaction per day) up to:
- $10,000 in products
- $2,500 in services
- $2,000 in construction
- $25,000 and under with three quotes
Purchased items must be designated as approved for mission support. Items approved for mission support are any item or service purchased for non-personal use which are necessary for the operations of the base.
What does Barksdale buy? Some examples are: automotive parts and repair, batteries, computer accessories/classes, decals, electrical supplies, floor mats, cleaning solvents, promotional items, safety equipment, trophies and plaques, various repair services (HVAC, locks, painting services), etc.
All you have to do to sell to these customers is accept Mastercard.
New this year: Several of the $360M 9-year base construction awardees will be on hand looking for businesses to subcontract out such services for: Demolition, Abatement, Concrete, Paving, Landscaping, Structural, Fabricators, Door and accessory suppliers, Roofing, Interior finish contractors, Mechanical, Plumbing, Utility, Electrical, Fire protection and more. (Spaces for service providers are LIMITED and on a first come basis.)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Thursday, February 6, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS.